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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Red Cloud's War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is a treaty not signed at Fort Laramie?
(a) The indians are incited by a speech by Sitting Bull
(b) The indians learn about a road planned for Powder River
(c) The indians are massacred in the fort
(d) The indians are tricked by General Sherman

2. In 1865 what US General was preparing a new military initiative against the Indians near the Black Hills?
(a) General Connor
(b) General Sheridan
(c) General Sherman
(d) General Custer

3. What is Manifest Destiny?
(a) The idea that Native Americans would conquer the white man
(b) The idea that Native Americans are the
(c) The idea that the white man was destined to control from sea to shining sea
(d) The idea that Mexico would one day be part of the US

4. What Cheyennes warrior warns an Arapaho village of an impending attack by Connor's men?
(a) Standing Deer
(b) Little Horse
(c) Dull Knife
(d) Little Tree

5. How long does Red Cloud's war last?
(a) About 6 months
(b) About 2 years
(c) About 1 month
(d) About 10 years

Short Answer Questions

1. The Sioux chiefs are invited to a peace conference at what fort?

2. In 1868 what does Red Cloud do?

3. What is the name of the Fort where the Santee Sioux are kept until they are finally put on a reservation?

4. In 1865 the US government sends what group to the Missouri river basin?

5. Big Mouth, Big Ribs, Eagle Foot, Whirlwind, and Little Crow are Sioux Chiefs sent to talk other chiefs into doing what?

(see the answer key)

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